This is not your typical Rolex—at any point in time—and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing! For Rolex, most of the text you see on the dial serves to convey specific details about the watch. Some vintage models are labeled "Oysterdate" because they feature the Oyster case and a date complication. Many dials also include the word "Perpetual," which is Rolex's term for automatic—indicating a movement that remains in constant motion. The "Precision" label found on this dial, and others like it, signifies a manually wound Rolex caliber powering the timepiece. The Rolex Precision line is often overlooked today but holds some hidden gems, like this rare reference 9659. It’s the kind of watch that many collectors don’t expect from the Crown. This particular piece was gifted to one of Rai Uno's employees, as indicated by the engraving on the caseback, which reads in elegant script: “I colleghi della Rai a Giuseppe Guelpa.” Translated from Italian, this means “Rai colleagues to Giuseppe Guelpa.” Rai Uno is Italy’s largest public broadcaster, and we understand this watch was a farewell gift to Mr. Guelpa from his colleagues at the network. The 18k yellow gold case is in nice condition, with some reddish patina on the gold—a small detail we like a lot! The watch is powered by a hand-wound movement that has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. It is paired with a nice leather strap, complete with a Rolex plaque buckle. We believe this Rolex Precision tells a unique story and makes for a truly cool dress watch. Don’t miss out on this rare find—get in touch with us today! Specifications: - Rolex Reference 9659- 34mm 18k yellow gold case with snap-back caseback- Rai Uno caseback engraving, Italian language- Serial 139xxxx dating to 1966- Silver soleil-finished, no-lume dial- Comes on the shown leather strap with a plaque Rolex buckle- Hand-wound movement- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Free worldwide FedEx Priority shipping